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FDA Approval: PROVOCHOLINE (METHACHOLINE CHLORIDE) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity

FDA-NDA019193

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
FDA-NDA019193
Published
June 11, 2026
Effective date
October 31, 1986
MAC region
National

Summary

Provocholine (Methacholine Chloride) is an injectable drug likely to receive a specific J-code for billing. As a Part B candidate, it may be eligible for pass-through payment or reimbursed at ASP+6%.

New injectable drug Provocholine approved for use.

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=019193

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